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/^t/There are some more facts that make modern art climate, and especially the controversial art of the 90s, unique and worth to be appreciated. Firstly, the range and originality of the art being produced is enormous. The number of the artists working now is greater than at probably all other periods in history put together. There are 1,200 graduate in fine art every year in Britain alone. Secondly, attendances at public museums are higher than at any time in history. More people visit galleries than attend football matches. Thirdly, tabloid newspapers report almost weekly on some aspect of art policy, so that people are aware of contemporary art to an extent that has never previously been the case. Another fact proving the usefullness of modern art is that avant-garde is now institutionalised in education. It is taught and emerges from art colleges. It is also institutionalised in public funding and has become the supported style in Britain.